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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,081.81, 25,593.55 and 9,276.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,081.81, 25,593.55 and 9,276.65 is: 13,899.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,081.81 : 25,593.55 = 9,276.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,081.81/25,593.55 = 9,276.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,081.81x = 25,593.55 × 9,276.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,081.81x = 237,422,254.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,422,254.45/17,081.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,899.13

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